HK Cooperative, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — SANDUSKY, OHIO
| Employer | HK Cooperative, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110818 |
| Address | 4413 W. Bogart Rd. | City, State ZIP | SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.39000, -82.76000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 25, 2023, an employee was using a high-pressured water hose to perform sewer line cleaning operations. The employee's right little finger and palm were lacerated by pressurized water from the hose.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2023, a worker at HK Cooperative, Inc. in SANDUSKY, OHIO suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s) and finger(s). The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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